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Getaways from Brisbane

Awesome Australian 2WD Road Trips: Coffs Harbour to Brisbane on the Pacific Highway

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Gold Coast, Australia

The drive between Sydney and Brisbane is fittingly one of the most popular in Australia. The combination of beautiful beaches, national parks, Australian history and gourmet food and wine experiences make the drive an attractive option for many visitors.

Categories New South Wales, Getaways from Brisbane, Getaways from Sydney

Awesome Australian 2WD Road Trips: Sydney to Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Newcastle Beach, New South Wales, Australia

The drive between Sydney and Brisbane is fittingly one of the most popular in Australia. The combination of beautiful beaches, national parks, Australian history and gourmet food and wine experiences make the drive an attractive option for many visitors.

Categories Getaways from Brisbane, Getaways from Sydney, New South Wales

The Ultimate Local’s Guide to Australia Zoo near Brisbane

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
The Ultimate Local's Guide to Australia Zoo

I am going to be blunt – crocodiles scare me.  Having visited Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory multiple times, I have a healthy respect for these prolific apex predators.  If you want to learn more about crocodiles then Australia Zoo is the iconic place to visit as a result of Steve Irwin’s popular … Read more

Categories Getaways from Brisbane, Queensland

Taking in the View at the Q1 Skypoint Observation Deck

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

I looked across the crystal clear elevated view of the Gold Coast beaches with delight.  We had chosen the perfect day to visit the Q1 Skypoint observation deck and see the Gold Coast from above. We had decided to take some much needed time out from the Gold Coast theme parks and take in the … Read more

Categories Getaways from Brisbane, Queensland

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia: Exploring Beautiful Natural Bridge

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
First View of the Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park, Queensland

As we descended the moist steps through the lush rainforest we started to hear the sound of running water.  LOTS of water.  A dark open cave appeared before us and in a bright ray of light we finally saw it.  The amazing waterfall which runs across and then down the stone arch and into the … Read more

Categories Getaways from Brisbane, Queensland

Mini Australian Road Trip: Brisbane to Sydney via Moree and Narrabri

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Relaxing in the hot springs pool at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, NSW Australia

The late autumn sun was starting to set as we drove along the road we thought led to the telescopes near Narrabri.  The atmosphere in the car was tense as we had disagreed on whether to squeeze in a last sightseeing stop after a long day on the road.  As we drove along the sparsely … Read more

Categories Getaways from Brisbane, Getaways from Sydney, New South Wales




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